Safely in His Fold

Yesterday, the verse for the day on this blog was from Psalm 103. I don't know if anyone takes advantage of the opportunity but there is a little megaphone under the verse which when clicked will bring a voice reading the entire chapter from which comes the verse. I sat in my chair last evening and listened to the words of that psalm. What a comfort it was to me. I put it in today's blog for you to sink your teeth into and then let the peace of God flow over you. I haven't felt all that spiritual lately. Know what I mean? Prayer life is kinda iffy....can't get too excited about much that has to do with my relationship with Jesus and I've been feeling guilty.

The Spirit always calls us back and this psalm attests to that fact. It started this morning when I was at Curves. Instead of oldies CDs they had a praise CD playing with which to keep the beat of the exercises.. The words of the songs truly touched the Spirit within me...I could actually feel the praise coming from deep within. The Spirit in me was affirming all those praises and honor that came through the words. It was such a good feeling....it was a comfort to me.....as in "Oh, He still lives within me!" When I finished with my morning work out I felt as if I had worked out physically but also spiritually.

I thought I would bold some of the most touching comforts in this chapter but as I read it, I can't choose any one, two or three....it is all so wonderful. Funny how God's words are so special. Please take the time....don't just read my words..they mean nothing....only His are worth eternity.


Psalm 103 (The Message)
The Message (MSG)
Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson



Psalm 103
A David Psalm
1-2 O my soul, bless God. From head to toe, I'll bless his holy name!
O my soul, bless God,
don't forget a single blessing!

3-5 He forgives your sins—every one.
He heals your diseases—every one.
He redeems you from hell—saves your life!
He crowns you with love and mercy—a paradise crown.
He wraps you in goodness—beauty eternal.
He renews your youth—you're always young in his presence.

6-18 God makes everything come out right;
he puts victims back on their feet.
He showed Moses how he went about his work,
opened up his plans to all Israel.
God is sheer mercy and grace;
not easily angered, he's rich in love.
He doesn't endlessly nag and scold,
nor hold grudges forever.
He doesn't treat us as our sins deserve,
nor pay us back in full for our wrongs.
As high as heaven is over the earth,
so strong is his love to those who fear him.
And as far as sunrise is from sunset,
he has separated us from our sins.
As parents feel for their children,
God feels for those who fear him.
He knows us inside and out,
keeps in mind that we're made of mud.
Men and women don't live very long;
like wildflowers they spring up and blossom,
But a storm snuffs them out just as quickly,
leaving nothing to show they were here.
God's love, though, is ever and always,
eternally present to all who fear him,
Making everything right for them and their children
as they follow his Covenant ways
and remember to do whatever he said.

19-22 God has set his throne in heaven;
he rules over us all. He's the King!
So bless God, you angels,
ready and able to fly at his bidding,
quick to hear and do what he says.
Bless God, all you armies of angels,
alert to respond to whatever he wills.
Bless God, all creatures, wherever you are—
everything and everyone made by God.
And you, O my soul, bless God!